Would you like to participate in a Cosmetic Surgery Clinical Research Trial for Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)?

The Hunstad Kortesis Center has been selected by Cohera Medical, Inc., as one of the 6 plastic surgery centers in the US to participate in this national clinical research trial to test an experimental product to aid in wound closure following abdominoplasty surgery.

You MAY qualify for this study if you:

• Are 18 years of age or older

• Are a non-smoker

• Are in general good health

• Are not pregnant or nursing

• Have had no previous abdominoplasty

• Agree to not schedule any additional elective surgeries involving an incision to the abdomen until your study participation is complete

• Are available for follow up evaluations for 1 year following surgery and everyday in the immediate postoperative period

• Do not have Diabetes

• Do not form Keloids or Raised scars

• Do not take medications for your heart, pre-existing infections, immunosuppressant’s or steroids.

• Have a BMI of less than 35
  
  Abdominoplasty surgery will be performed by our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, Drs Joseph P. Hunstad and Bill G. Kortesis. They will be performing the surgery in our fully accredited surgical center with a Board Certified Anesthesiologist. Qualified participants will be required to pay a nominal fee of $2500 and all laboratory and prescriptions cost of approximately $375. $500 will be reimbursed in increments on follow-up visits. Please call us at 704-659-9000 ONLY if you feel you meet the above criteria.